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The US-China Association of High-level Professionals (UCAHP) is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with operational offices in Washington, D.C. and Denver. It holds nonprofit registrations at the state and federal levels. Led by accomplished entrepreneurs and investors from both the United States and China, UCAHP builds a platform for cross-border talent, technology, and investment exchange. Its core work includes entrepreneurship incubation, technology collaboration, and cross-border investment partnerships.

2009.
FOUNDED
Founded in the United States
Nonprofit professional organization

UCAHP US‑China Association of High‑level Professionals

The US-China Association of High-level Professionals (UCAHP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering high-level professional exchange and collaboration between China and the United States. Focusing on innovation, industry collaboration, education development, and academic exchange, UCAHP builds long-term cross-border resource platforms and cooperation mechanisms. Leveraging an international expert network and partner ecosystem, the association continuously organizes forums, summits, thematic workshops, and collaborative programs to enable deeper cooperation and shared growth in a global context.

Academic Exchange & International Forums
Industry Cooperation & Project Matching
Talent Development & Committee System

International Academic & Strategic Cooperation Committee.

• Focus on building mechanisms for international research collaboration and academic exchange

• Plan global academic summits and high-level dialogue forums

• Promote institutionalized cooperation between US-China universities and research institutes

Industrial Innovation & Technology Transfer Committee.

• Focus on AI-driven industrial innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship ecosystem development

• Support commercialization of frontier technologies and US-China cross-border project matching

• Contribute to policy recommendations on industrial innovation

Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Investment Committee.

• Support the development of US-China innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems

• Facilitate cross-border startup matching and investment cooperation

• Provide mentorship networks and growth support pathways for founders

Talent Development & Career Advancement Committee.

• Focus on talent development, career growth, and international mobility services

• Offer professional development programs and career planning resources

• Build cross-border talent assessment and capability development platforms

• Participate in the annual comprehensive review and selection for the US-China U30 Outstanding Young Leaders List

US-China U30 Outstanding Young Leaders List
Chi Wang
Honorary President
Chi Wang

Chair of the US-China Policy Foundation. Former Director of the Chinese Section at the Library of Congress and Professor of History at Georgetown University. He has long participated in US-China diplomatic and public affairs initiatives, including facilitating key historical exchanges and major public diplomacy events.

Henry Wong Jin Po
Honorary Expert Advisor
Henry Wong Jin Po

Former Mayor of Cerritos, California. Chairman of the US-China Television Network. Honorary President of the Hong Kong International Investment Chamber of Commerce. Dedicated to advancing political, economic, and cultural exchange between the United States and China.

Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Honorary Expert Advisor
Julie Nixon Eisenhower

Daughter of the 37th President of the United States, Richard Nixon. Author and public diplomacy advocate who has supported long-term US-China people-to-people exchange.

Yutong Duan
Honorary Expert Advisor
Yutong Duan

Fellow of an international academy for advanced technology and engineering. Honorary President of the US-China Silicon Valley Development Promotion Association. Vice Director of a science and technology strategy expert advisory committee and a consulting research expert. Professor in the School of Computer Science and Technology at Hainan University, specializing in translating frontier technologies into industrial applications across US-China ecosystems.

Yiming Yang
Honorary Expert Advisor
Yiming Yang

Professor in the Machine Learning group at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science and a senior research scientist. Ph.D. in Computer Science from Kyoto University, and a widely recognized expert in artificial intelligence.

Hongyi Li
Honorary Expert Advisor、Vice President
Hongyi Li

Managing Director for China at Accel Partners. Executive leader in international enterprise associations. Chief research officer for a China business leadership award program. Venture investor and entrepreneur, holding an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore.

Brock Dong
Vice President
Brock Dong

Board Director at China Overseas Chinese Industrial. Program lead for an overseas sponsorship initiative under a cultural heritage foundation special fund. Visiting Professor at the University of Wollongong (Australia) and Adjunct Professor at Nanchang Institute of Technology, School of Economics and Management.

Yuqi Qian
Deputy Secretary-General
Yuqi Qian

Aerospace professional and descendant of renowned scientist Qian Xuesen. Secretary-General of the Tongji University Colorado Alumni Association in the United States. Visiting Professor at Pacific Coast College and an AI specialist.

Jerry Xiaojin Zhu
Honorary Expert Advisor
Jerry Xiaojin Zhu

Professor of Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin. A recognized expert in artificial intelligence and an international fellow of the European Academy of Engineering.

Advancing high-level professional exchange between China and the United States; promoting collaboration in technology, education, and industry; and building an open, inclusive, and trust-based platform for international cooperation.

"Founded in 2009, UCAHP is committed to building a bridge for professional exchange between China and the United States. The association brings together experts, scholars, and industry leaders across technology, education, finance, industry, and public affairs. Through multi-level academic exchanges, international forums, and industry collaboration programs, UCAHP promotes deep cooperation among professionals worldwide. By sustaining dialogue and engagement, UCAHP advances knowledge sharing and resource alignment, providing long-term support for professional collaboration and social development."

Mission
UCAHP US‑China Association of High‑level Professionals

"UCAHP aims to build an internationally influential professional exchange platform. By encouraging cooperation in technology innovation, education collaboration, and industrial development, the association promotes cross‑cultural understanding and long‑term global partnerships.

Vision
UCAHP US‑China Association of High‑level Professionals

"UCAHP promotes openness, cooperation, and shared development. Through academic forums, expert meetings, and collaborative innovation projects, the association works to build an inclusive and globally connected professional community.

Core Values
UCAHP US‑China Association of High‑level Professionals

US-China Partners

Board Member Benefits

Global Development & Premium Services Support

UCAHP supports board members with resources for international development, including education consulting, healthcare referrals, immigration policy guidance, and introductions to reputable professional service providers. The association also actively promotes cooperation between local governments in the United States and China and facilitates industry exchange, helping board members connect with high-quality commercial resources, local development platforms, and international collaboration opportunities.

Global Entrepreneurship & Capital Matchmaking

Leveraging the association’s network of entrepreneurs and investment institutions in both the United States and China, board members receive priority access to entrepreneurship and capital matchmaking activities. UCAHP regularly hosts startup pitch events, investor roundtables, and industry partnership meetings, providing board members with opportunities to engage venture capital, strategic investors, and cross-border entrepreneurship resources to accelerate execution and growth.

High-Level Networking & International Forum Platform

Board members are invited to high-level forums, academic seminars, and entrepreneur networking events organized by UCAHP, building lasting connections with experts, business leaders, and industry representatives from both the United States and China. Through themed forums, closed-door roundtables, and committee activities, board members expand their international perspective and develop high-quality cross-sector collaboration networks.

Contact

UCAHP membership is primarily by nomination from existing board members. If you have distinctive ideas to support US-China friendly exchange or would like to contribute, you may also contact the association via the official email address below.

UCAHP.ORG

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